"Patina" The 1973 CB175 Cafe Racer
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I'm using the 20k setting and getting the exact same thing through my wires without the caps, or through the coil.
Texasstar said:this is what we are getting with non resistor caps through the plug wires.
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I'm using the 20k setting and getting the exact same thing through my wires without the caps, or through the coil.
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Oh ha ha. I think this is the biggest head scratcher I've had so far with this bike. Looking back I think I actually tried that and only barely stuck the screw into the copper and still had issues.
Since I have continuity to the ends of the wire, you think it has something to do with the cap area?
Texasstar said:
Oh ha ha. I think this is the biggest head scratcher I've had so far with this bike. Looking back I think I actually tried that and only barely stuck the screw into the copper and still had issues.
Since I have continuity to the ends of the wire, you think it has something to do with the cap area?
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yep but for both old caps and new caps not to work I am thinking the copper strands are broken in the wire but when you stick the probe in straight it comes in contact whereas when you screw it in it comes in contact with broken strands...1sttimer said:
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Ok I'll try that next . Headed out for the night but I'll do that when I get back tomorrow.
Back to your iridium point. In the instructions with the EI it specifically says to replace the stock resistor caps with the ngk 5 kohm ones. What's the relationship between the EI and the cap that would cause for resistor caps to be mandatory?
Texasstar said:
Ok I'll try that next . Headed out for the night but I'll do that when I get back tomorrow.
Back to your iridium point. In the instructions with the EI it specifically says to replace the stock resistor caps with the ngk 5 kohm ones. What's the relationship between the EI and the cap that would cause for resistor caps to be mandatory?
I very much appreciate your guys' willingness to help. I'll update soon.Re: "Patina" The 1973 CB175 Cafe Racer
It's basically a spark plug that clips on to a ground. It's like when your testing for spark and you use your plug and lay it on the motor. It just air gap sparks. Same thing as taking your wire (without the screw on 90 degree boot) you can take that wire and leave an air gap (close as you can without touching) should spark.
1sttimer said:
It's basically a spark plug that clips on to a ground. It's like when your testing for spark and you use your plug and lay it on the motor. It just air gap sparks. Same thing as taking your wire (without the screw on 90 degree boot) you can take that wire and leave an air gap (close as you can without touching) should spark.
